This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Slovenia, Dobrepolje Prov, Pot Cactus
Papua New Guinea, Caterpillar, 1983 - This remarkable caterpillar suddenly appeared on my arm during my walk from Wava to Frieda Top Camp.
Myanmar, Unknown Prov, Water Scene
Papua New Guinea, Huli Feathers 1, 1983 - In this photo there are King of Saxony Bird of Paradise and Red-Plumed Bird of Paradise feathers, cockatoo feathers, parrot feathers and feathers from several other species of birds.
China, Anhui Province, Tree On Rock Wall, Yellow Mountain, 2008, IMG_9590 - The views on Yellow Mountain are spectacular in the same way that Yosemite awes.
UK, Barnsley Prov, Beautiful Woman
Myanmar, Shan Prov, The Golden Train
This train goes over a large gorge like in the Wild West (USA) movies. It's a great ride!
Papua New Guinea, Jeff Shea On Mt Wilhelm Summit, 1983 - I climbed Mt. Wilhelm at night so that I could be on top for the dawn. I got lost on the way, but I managed to reach the summit as the sun rose above the horizon. The sensation of being on the summit instilled in me a love of mountain climbing.
Bangladesh, Kishorenganj Prov, Kettles Drink
Jeff Shea Arrives at Taj Mahal, 1984
India, Uttar Pradesh Province (State) - 35mm film (Photo by Judith Pollack) I arrived at the Taj Mahal, sick with hepatitis.